Part 2 Transformational Leadership: Mentorship vs. Sponsorship

by | Dec 23, 2021

The construction industry is booming, but there aren’t enough skilled professionals to do all of the work. In this episode, we explore the difference between mentorship (giving advice) and sponsorship (giving opportunities) and why mentorship programs don’t actually accelerate women into leadership positions in the construction industry. Learn what to do instead if you want to fully leverage the existing female talent in your company.

https://hbr.org/2007/09/women-and-the-labyrinth-of-leadership

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/09/09/women-stop-asking-for-career-advice-and-do-this-instead/?sh=7db0bbf217c8

THE AMBITION THEORY: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

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